The Ten Sikh Gurus

The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a spiritual revolutionary who proclaimed the oneness of God and the equality of all humanity. His divine compositions form the foundation of Gurbani.

Founder of Sikhism, Jagat Guru

Guru Angad Dev Ji standardized and popularized the Gurmukhi script, making spiritual knowledge accessible to all. His devotion to Guru Nanak was so complete that he was named 'Angad' — a limb of the Guru.

Propagator of Gurmukhi Script

Guru Amar Das Ji was a fierce social reformer who abolished the purdah system, condemned sati, and promoted widow remarriage. He organized the Sikh community into 22 manjis (dioceses) for systematic outreach.

Champion of Social Reform

Guru Ram Das Ji founded the holy city of Amritsar and composed the Lavan — the Sikh wedding hymns. His devotional poetry expressing the soul's longing for God is among the most beautiful in Gurbani.

Founder of Amritsar

Guru Arjan Dev Ji compiled the Adi Granth (Guru Granth Sahib), completed the Golden Temple, and became the first Sikh martyr — choosing death over conversion, inspiring generations with his supreme sacrifice.

First Sikh Martyr, Compiler of Guru Granth Sahib

Guru Hargobind Ji transformed Sikhism by introducing the concept of Miri-Piri — the unity of spiritual and temporal authority. He wore two swords and built the Akal Takht, the seat of Sikh temporal power.

Miri-Piri — Temporal and Spiritual Authority

Guru Har Rai Ji was known for his extraordinary compassion for all living beings. He maintained a large army while never initiating conflict, and established a free herbal hospital that served thousands.

The Compassionate Guru

Guru Har Krishan Ji became Guru at age 5 and passed away at age 8, yet his brief life was marked by miraculous wisdom and extraordinary compassion. He gave his life serving victims of a smallpox epidemic in Delhi.

The Child Guru, Bala Pir

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was martyred by Emperor Aurangzeb for defending the religious freedom of Kashmiri Hindus — a supreme act of sacrifice for the principle that all people have the right to practice their faith.

Hind Di Chadar — Shield of India

Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Khalsa Panth, gave Sikhs the Five Ks, and declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal living Guru. A warrior, poet, philosopher, and saint — his life was a complete expression of the Sikh ideal.

Creator of the Khalsa, Warrior-Poet-Saint